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Ex-Steelers and Redskins WR Antwaan Randle El told the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette that if he could go back, he would've never played football.

Randle El, still only 37 years old, suffers from short-term memory loss and "has trouble walking down the stairs." Randle El was paid by the NFL in a settlement after a 2015 concussion-related lawsuit. He retired in 2012. Jan 19 - 8:23 PM

Former Steelers and Redskins WR Antwaan Randle El has retired from football.

He'll make the announcement on July 14. Randle El, 33, spent last year out of football after being cut by the Steelers following the lockout. A college quarterback at Indiana, Randle El was a game-breaking punt returner and backup wideout in his prime, returning five career punts for touchdowns and scoring 15 more as a receiver. A "gadget guy" to whom Michigan QB Denard Robinson will inevitably be compared, Randle El also completed 22 of his 27 career NFL pass attempts for 323 yards and six TDs, without an interception. Fri, Jul 6, 2012 06:06:00 PM

The move saves $2 million in base salary. Randle El may be done at age 32. His explosiveness is gone, particularly on returns, and he was easily overtaken by relatively unheralded rookies on Pittsburgh's receiver depth chart last year. In a best case scenario, Randle El will sign with a team in-season. Thu, Jul 28, 2011 09:19:00 AM

Steelers WR Antwaan Randle El is expected to be released later this offseason.

The writing has been on the wall ever since Emmanuel Sanders and Antonio Brown blew past him on the depth chart in the second half of 2010. Randle El turns 32 in August, and most teams prefer a developmental prospect in the fifth receiver role. Tue, Apr 19, 2011 05:27:00 PM

He and Darrius Heyward-Bey (foot) will both be evaluated on Tuesday. Williams had a knee scope about a month ago. For what it's worth, Tomlin said Williams has a better chance to return this week than Heyward-Bey.

Nix drew three starts at fullback this year while earning a positive grade in blocking from Pro Football Focus. He was also a key player on special teams with nine tackles and two forced fumbles. Nix was placed on season-ending injured reserve after suffering a right foot injury in Week 16.

It will be his second straight absence. Heyward-Bey remains week to week with a sprained foot. Pittsburgh's wide receiver depth has really been tested this year. With Heyward-Bey and Markus Wheaton (shoulder) sidelined and Sammie Coates playing at much less than 100 percent, the Steelers will continue to feature Antonio Brown, Eli Rogers and Cobi Hamilton in three-wide sets.

Pittsburgh also officially sent RE Cameron Heyward to injured reserve to make room for OLB Bud Dupree and RB Daryl Richardson. Expected to serve as the No. 2 receiver with Martavis Bryant suspended, Wheaton was limited to just three games because of a lingering shoulder injury. He finishes his contract year with four catches for 51 yards and a touchdown. He will likely have to take a prove-it deal this spring.

Wallace made five spot starts filling in for Pouncey last year and graded out positively in run blocking. He only needs to hold off David Snow to keep the No. 2 center job. A career journeyman, 29-year-old Wallace re-signed to a three-year, $3.48 million deal with the Steelers this offseason.

Steelers coach Mike Tomlin said Chris Boswell (abdomen) has a "legit chance" to return against the Bills in Week 14.

Boswell sat out last week's game with an abdomen injury. Randy Bullock booted three field goals and an extra point in his absence Sunday against the Giants. Boswell has had a somewhat underwhelming year (12-of-16 field goals) but Tomlin is adamant that he'll retain the starting job if healthy.